Laurance Coaches Me - my calling!
What I do
I specialize in working with men during times of transition.
Whether it’s creating a new business, looking ahead as the children leave home, finding your way after divorce, or simply tidying up a messy life. I get it and I've got your back.
Occasionally my door opens to couples in dive mode, women feeling broken or stuck, youngsters seeking an adult to trust,
I also create a safe space (Men's Circles) for connecting men who crave the good company of other spirited men.
About Me
I am a certified life coach (member International Coaching Federation, ACC, CTC), but more importantly I am a father of 5 children, a grandfather too, I live on a 10-acre farm in Washington with 4 children and a multitude of goats, sheep and chickens. I am Jewish and that identity sits deep within me even if I relate more often as an unaffiliated Buddhist.
I have my own coach because I believe it is essential for my personal growth.
I meditate, I dance, I play harmonica, I drove a truck with a very cool carry forklift for the past 3 years, I have made documentaries in Africa for decades. I have a large veggie garden that feeds us in summer and I make incredible jam from our Italian plums.
You may also want to know that I have crashed out of 2 marriages, failed miserably at holding 9-to-5 jobs, that I fled my early parental duties on a bicycle to East Africa, that I have lived on 4 continents, and never quite found my place.
The road to compassion, empathy, accountability, gratitude and delight often winds through valleys of heartbreak, disillusion, cynicism and shattered self esteem. I know you too have a story, and I promise you one thing, with great coaching, your best life awaits.
Laurance has helped me in ways no testimonial can articulate. He has worked on helping balance my work and personal life, from stress and anxiety through to relationships and professional work performance. Laurance's relaxed but professional style helped me develop skills that I could implement In my day to day routine. It involved not just talking through issues, but helping develop ideas and tools that I could put in place to become a better father, husband and business professional. I highly recommend Laurance as a Life Coach for any man looking for growth and change in his life
Meeting with a life coach Is somewhat similar to looking In a mirror. Laurance has offered me the opportunity to reflect. It’s important to me to feel like I have regular and spontaneous permission to look, analyze. connect with my feelings and then take the time to look a little closer and see some of the reflections that only emerge after a little exploration. I feel like I know Laurance well enough that he will ask me many pertinent questions and even challenge me when I need to question my spontaneous response to events in my life. It was Icing on the cake when I got an insight Into his ability to offer a professional perspective as a film producer as I too am professionally embarking on an ethnographic film project. Mostly I appreciate his emotional support as I juggle work, family and community activism. Craig Jacobrown
Laurance has been a confidant and wise counsel, both in life and in my business for the past couple years. I knew the day i met him that 'coaching' was truly his calling. He listens, understands intuitively and, given his own life lessons knows where you come from. He sees the big picture, without being asked, He gets it. I believe there are few, if any, finer philosophical thinkers or voices in our area today.
Reach out to Laurance. You will be lifted and inspired forward.
Working with Laurance was awesome. I had one kid out of the house and another soon to follow. Everything just felt empty. My family had always been my reason for doing. I needed a new driving force but had a hard time tapping onto it. That quickly ended with Laurence. He was so focused. so deeply engaged. His questioning managed to make the most complicated subject, my life. seem so simple. Not only did everything become so clear as to what I needed to do but he helped me to get started taking action. He kept me accountable. Things are so much better now. I know what I want and am excited to start each day. Everything is better. Laurance truly works magic. If you're considering working with him just do it. I can't recommend him enough.
As a leadership Coach myself, I reached out to Laurance for support in jump starting my own development and personal growth. After my first session. it was clear to me that Laurance is one of the more gifted coaches I have experienced. Simply put, he is meant for this work. So much of coaching is relational and Laurance had my confidence and trust almost immediately. A true listener, humble, curious, experienced, confident- he has skillfully engaged me in such a deep, dynamic and rewarding conversation about what really matters. And through a compelling framework that emphasizes accountability, Laurance has served as an invaluable partner in creating measurable change in my work and life.
Laurance has been a great help to me in navigating through life's many changes. He speaks with authority and clarity, but always delivered with gentleness and empathy. I am impressed with his ability to listen patiently and deliver direct feedback without judgment or expectation. He is authentic and insightful, knowing when to push me beyond my boundaries, and when to simply hold space for me. Laurance has enriched my life in many ways. I highly recommend him
The thing I like most about working with Laurance is how I get to feel. There's some ineffable quality about him that feels calm, warm, and welcoming all at the same time.
So I often find myself sharing things with him that I don't EVER share with other people. I think that makes our time together especially valuable -we're treading on ground that hasn't been explored yet.
From our conversations together, I've gotten the push and motivation to have the difficult-but-necessary relationship conversations that have me much happier with my circumstances today. Thanks Laurance. Appreciate you man.
Laurance is a calming and helpful coach that works with you on resolving any challenges or issues preventing you from success. In our sessions Laurance demonstrated his skill in helping me through hurdles of life, especially related to my mother’s Altzheime’s that has reached a place of total disorientation. This work is allowing me to move forward and see the light at the end of the tunnel.
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Thank you Laurance for all your guidance.
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